Taylor's 80 gallon cube build.

[tmantaylor18]

I will start by saying that I am building this new tank because I am moving 400 miles north to the bay area and I wont have enough room for my current tank. The actual tank is being built by John at Advance Acrylics. http://www.advanceacrylics.com/ The display is going to be a 30x30x20 inch tank with 1/2 acrylic and 3 inch euro brace. I really like the look of my current tank that is rimless but with earthquakes seeming to be happening more I decided for the euro bracing. Today I stopped by at home depot and got all the stuff to build the tank. Anyways here are pics of the supplies and the frame drying.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/P1030797.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/P1030798.jpg

and my current tank :(

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/5_6_09/P1030698.jpg

[plyle02]

Wow... If the new tank looks like the quality of work of your current tank, it is going to awesome! Your corals, aquascaping, tank, equipment choices, etc are all great choices, your current tank is stunning... Good luck with the build, this is going to be fun...

[Jeremy0322]

That current tank is gorgeous. Where did you get that anemone at, I have been looking for one, I think that color anemone with black and white clowns are stunning.

[tmantaylor18]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15070219#post15070219 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by plyle02
Wow... If the new tank looks like the quality of work of your current tank, it is going to awesome! Your corals, aquascaping, tank, equipment choices, etc are all great choices, your current tank is stunning... Good luck with the build, this is going to be fun...
Thanks, I am trying to keep this tank similar but even more efficient.




<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15070630#post15070630 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jeremy0322
That current tank is gorgeous. Where did you get that anemone at, I have been looking for one, I think that color anemone with black and white clowns are stunning.
I got it from someone locally for $30. It was almost white. I have to get rid of it. :(

[spleify]

Based on the look of your current tank I'm sure the new one will be spectacular as well

[plyle02]

Taylor,
This one will be acrylic right? I love my acrylic tank, just can be a pain in the butt when cleaning. I have actually started using, and subscribed to the thread about "Magic Erasers" to clean the inside part of the tank. Works like a charm.... Anyway, looks like alot of fun, keep the thread going bro!
Perry

[tmantaylor18]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15071434#post15071434 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by spleify
Based on the look of your current tank I'm sure the new one will be spectacular as well

I hope it comes out even better!

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15074949#post15074949 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by plyle02
Taylor,
This one will be acrylic right? I love my acrylic tank, just can be a pain in the butt when cleaning. I have actually started using, and subscribed to the thread about "Magic Erasers" to clean the inside part of the tank. Works like a charm.... Anyway, looks like alot of fun, keep the thread going bro!
Perry

Yeah it will be acrylic. Do you mind posting the thread? The search feature rarely works for me.

[tmantaylor18]

Alright today I finished the stand. I went with 2 coats of primer, 3 coats of black, and 3 coats of white. I also added a base piece of plywood and sealed it so it would be water proof since it will be on carpet. Doors will be added later on when I have more time for the tank. For now I need to finish up school this quarter and get packed for the move. Tank should be here this weekend for the transfer!
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/P1030800.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/P1030802.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/P1030803.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/P1030809.jpg

and my bk mini 200 what I will try to use on the new system ( hopefully wont be to big)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/P1030805.jpg

[hifoo]

its too bad you have to take down your wonderful tank. Im sure you new one will be just as nice. Keep us posted.

[mnml]

looking good, taylor. what type of lighting will you be using? MH or T5s?

[seti007]

looks like its gonna be a great tank just like the old one:) One Q i had is about the metal parts in the stand. Even though they are fully covered with paint, r U worried that they will eventually corrode and cause some issues with the integrity of the stand?

[tmantaylor18]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15084372#post15084372 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thin crust
looking good, taylor. what type of lighting will you be using? MH or T5s?

Thanks Tran, I will be using one 250 galaxy ballast running the radium on the lumenmax elite.



<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15084558#post15084558 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by seti007
looks like its gonna be a great tank just like the old one:) One Q i had is about the metal parts in the stand. Even though they are fully covered with paint, r U worried that they will eventually corrode and cause some issues with the integrity of the stand?

Thanks, I am not to worried about it to be honest. I basically check over my tanks daily and even if the they started to corrode, it would still stand till it needed to be fixed. Plus I can't seem to stay with one tank for more than a few years :lol:

[tmantaylor18]

The tank is going to be picked up sat and hopefully I will have time to transfer stuff the same day! I will try to get up some more pics tonight.

[mnml]

looking foward to seeing your tank

[tmantaylor18]

Here's the stand in its temporary space until I move.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/P1030813.jpg

I picked seaflor special grade reef sand today to put as a 1 inch layer on my old sand bed. I am doing this because the flow from vortech makes mini tornados with the sugar grain sand.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/P1030814.jpg

[Ian]

Taylor, you're setting this tank up before you move?

[tmantaylor18]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15101844#post15101844 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ian
Taylor, you're setting this tank up before you move?

lol yeah, I have a really small time window to get up there and start school and work again. I figure if I dont have to take down the beast the same day I move it will be easier.

[Ian]

Got it, I figured that was the reason...

If your last 2 tanks are any indication, Im sure this will be a sweet tank :D

[tmantaylor18]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15102033#post15102033 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ian
Got it, I figured that was the reason...

If your last 2 tanks are any indication, Im sure this will be a sweet tank :D

Thanks man! I was hoping you weren't going to say its a bad idea.

[tmantaylor18]

The tank arrived today from Advance Acrylics. I could squeeze it into my car so John(the owner) followed me home and help me unload it. I am very impressed with the build quality on the tank and the sump! Here are some pics, tonight is the transfer so hopefully I will pics up tomorrow.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/P1030816.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/P1030817.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/P1030819.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/P1030820.jpg

[mnml]

that's nice! AA does some great work.

[kmu]

Amazing tank you got there...

When Im done filling the 20" cube I got right now I will have a 30" cube built just like yours...

Congratulations on yor new tank, hope it turns out looking just like your old tank...

[Pacific Reefs]

Nice tank! I had the same dimensions but I moved and it never got off the ground

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/25c5cf9c.jpg

I really thought this was cool

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/0440aa90.jpg

[WillWorkForFish]

what kind of lighting do you plan on running on this tank?
I plan on getting the same dimensions or close to..

[ReeferChick85]

i like your tank dimensions on your cube! I'm definitely looking forward to seeing the progress on it! Your other tank is sweet for sure! Love everything about it! :)

[The REeFFers]

wow nice man Im looking at setting up a 28 28 20 in the next few months also maybe ill just do 30 30 20 yours looks nice .
any reason why u went with a center over flow this time ? haha you old tank made me fall in love with corner over flows .

[tmantaylor18]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15109740#post15109740 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by WillWorkForFish
what kind of lighting do you plan on running on this tank?
I plan on getting the same dimensions or close to..
I am going to be running a 250 watt on the lumenmax elite.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15109885#post15109885 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ReeferChick85
i like your tank dimensions on your cube! I'm definitely looking forward to seeing the progress on it! Your other tank is sweet for sure! Love everything about it! :)
Thanks! I will do my best to keep everyone updated.

[tmantaylor18]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15111897#post15111897 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by The REeFFers
wow nice man Im looking at setting up a 28 28 20 in the next few months also maybe ill just do 30 30 20 yours looks nice .
any reason why u went with a center over flow this time ? haha you old tank made me fall in love with corner over flows .

Yeah since this tank is smaller I wanted to have as much space as possible so I went with the external overflow. :lol:

[tmantaylor18]

Alright I finally got some time to take some pictures of my progress today. It was a pretty rough couple of days. The main thing that caused problems was the amount of noise the external overflow made. I ended up making a hofer gurgle buster to silence the tank. Tomorrow I should be getting the metal tubing to hang the lights from the tank. For now this 36 watt 10k powercompact will have to do. :lol: I also went ahead and replaced the mag 9.5 with a tunze 1073.040 for the return. This pump pushes about 800 gph and is dead silent. It even uses less wattage then the comparable eheim.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/P1030822.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/P1030828.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/P1030830.jpg

[tmantaylor18]

noon bump

[mnml]

coming along nicely, taylor. good choice on the tunze, i plan to get the same one for my next tank. how's the flow control on the silence pump? i notice you have a valve on your return output so i was wondering if the pump's throttle control was any good.

[tmantaylor18]

I honest set that valve on there thinking I was going to use the mag. I am just gonna use it now that I already went through the trouble. The pump's throttle looks like a really nice and effective design.

[mg426]

Nice looking work for sure !!!

[tmantaylor18]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15123289#post15123289 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mg426
Nice looking work for sure !!!
thank you sir

[Nerdy Nudi]

taylor, 2 quickies:

1- how much heat does the tunze pump create?

2- hows the bk doing, I may be upgrading to a similar tank soon and the mini 200 is what i was looking at.

3- did you get the radium rigged over the tank yet? if yes, pic us please.

[tmantaylor18]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15134295#post15134295 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Nerdy Nudi
taylor, 2 quickies:

1- how much heat does the tunze pump create?

2- hows the bk doing, I may be upgrading to a similar tank soon and the mini 200 is what i was looking at.

3- did you get the radium rigged over the tank yet? if yes, pic us please.

Not sure but my tank temp doesnt go up as fast now with the tunze. It only pulls 42 watts at almost 800 gph.

The bk is still breaking in on the new tank, it usually takes a few weeks.

I finally got the radium last night, I will post some pics in a little while.

[tmantaylor18]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/photo.jpg

[mnml]

looks niice! :thumbsup: did you make the lamp tree yourself? can we get a FTS shot? your aquascape looks killer..as usual.

[tmantaylor18]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15134917#post15134917 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thin crust
looks niice! :thumbsup: did you make the lamp tree yourself? can we get a FTS shot? your aquascape looks killer..as usual.
Yeah just went to homedepot and bought a 1/2 inch metal rod from the lighting department and a tube bender. Total cost was $2 for the rod and $35 for the bender. I bent the rod and returned the bender. :lol: As far as a FTS I am a little embarassed of the structure because I just threw stuff in for the time being. It looks better from that angle but I will get one later anyways.

[psidriven]

taylor, you should do a two bend pole so you can stick it in the corner so 3 sides are viewable.

[tmantaylor18]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15151784#post15151784 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by psidriven
taylor, you should do a two bend pole so you can stick it in the corner so 3 sides are viewable.

Yeah that is a good idea but unfortunately this is just a temporary setup. I will be moving it to an area where a wall will be on the right side.

[tmantaylor18]

Here are some pics from today. Don't make fun of the aquascape, I am waiting till I get it setup in San Jose to work on it. :lol:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/P1030847.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/P1030848.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/P1030857.jpg
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[tmantaylor18]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/P1030861.jpg
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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/P1030866.jpg
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[tmantaylor18]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/P1030854.jpg
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[tmantaylor18]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/P1030851.jpg
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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20gallon%20build/P1030876.jpg

[mnml]

those orange and green zoas looks insane dude!

do you have any fish in your tank? i thought i saw a trigger in there from the earlier pics.

[The REeFFers]

so around how much rock do u think your going to put in your DT per pound ? im thinking about doing 20 ish pounds

[downhillbiker]

wowza, what are those first zoas you showed, the orange and green ones with brown skirt.

[tonggao]

Beautiful setup. Could you let me know where you got the hanging hooks for the Lumenmax elite?

[tmantaylor18]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15154060#post15154060 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thin crust
those orange and green zoas looks insane dude!

do you have any fish in your tank? i thought i saw a trigger in there from the earlier pics.

I have a leopard wrasse, lawnmower blenny, and bluejaw trigger in there! Those zoas are sunny d's.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15154086#post15154086 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by The REeFFers
so around how much rock do u think your going to put in your DT per pound ? im thinking about doing 20 ish pounds
Probably around 20-30 once it is all said and done.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15155682#post15155682 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tonggao
Beautiful setup. Could you let me know where you got the hanging hooks for the Lumenmax elite?

Just bought them at Home depot!

[cbr600rri]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15158253#post15158253 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tmantaylor18
Those zoas are sunny d's.

Would like a frag of that. But when you get all settled in the Bay Area of course :)

[tmantaylor18]

Haha I think everyone wants those! Even people up north are asking for them. :lol:

[WillWorkForFish]

I keep getting like 6 emails saying there has been a new post on this thread, and I click it, and theres nothing changed..
odd..
good progress though..
still not happy with the external overflow? or did you get used to the noise?

[cbr600rri]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15165943#post15165943 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tmantaylor18
Haha I think everyone wants those! Even people up north are asking for them. :lol:

Because you have good stuff, haha :)

[Nerdy Nudi]

Taylor,

Im not sure if you posted this before (if so I apologize). what are the dimensions on the elite, I see websites and reefers that post different numbers.

thanks

[tmantaylor18]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15182417#post15182417 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Nerdy Nudi
Taylor,

Im not sure if you posted this before (if so I apologize). what are the dimensions on the elite, I see websites and reefers that post different numbers.

thanks
I measured that edge of it around the outside and it is 15x15 inches.

[The REeFFers]

do u have mp 40' S or 2 mp 20'S trying to plan out my build :) im thinking about using one mp 20 do u think that will be enough ?

[spsfarmer09]

what bulbs are you using because your corals look amazing?

[spsfarmer09]

i have a tank that is going in a cubby and their is no room on any side but the back, will my vortechs be fine on the back?

[JDigital]

Wow... great looking tank already! I loved your old one.. :D

[Nerdy Nudi]

@taylor,

any recent fts?

hows the lighting working out? the elite too focused in the center, or giving you good spread throughout the tank?

Im not sure if the pixtures are distorting the viewing angle, but the tank looks a bit taller than I would expect it to be for 18". is the tank 303018, or were some last minute modifications made?

Marineland makes these tanks standard now, and have 2 options, 303018 or 303024. Im trying to gauge which way I should go by your tank :D cuz its so nice.

[The REeFFers]

taylors is 30 30 20
but hummm im making a cube soon also

Does marineland make them in starfire ??

the elite should be the perfect light for this size with a spread of 24 24

[tmantaylor18]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15209244#post15209244 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by The REeFFers
do u have mp 40' S or 2 mp 20'S trying to plan out my build :) im thinking about using one mp 20 do u think that will be enough ?
I would think one mp 40w might be better. I am running two 40s at around 75%.

[tmantaylor18]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15229635#post15229635 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by spsfarmer09
i have a tank that is going in a cubby and their is no room on any side but the back, will my vortechs be fine on the back?
Yeah thats how I have mine setup, seems to work great!

[tmantaylor18]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15260059#post15260059 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Nerdy Nudi
@taylor,

any recent fts?

hows the lighting working out? the elite too focused in the center, or giving you good spread throughout the tank?

Im not sure if the pixtures are distorting the viewing angle, but the tank looks a bit taller than I would expect it to be for 18". is the tank 303018, or were some last minute modifications made?

Marineland makes these tanks standard now, and have 2 options, 303018 or 303024. Im trying to gauge which way I should go by your tank :D cuz its so nice.
Yeah it is 30x30x20 as stated in the first post. Guess you have me mixed with someone else. I would highly recomend this height because any shorter and you are taking away a lot of viewing area. 30 30 24 would be nice with a 400 watt halide!

[tmantaylor18]

Here are some pics finally! It was a crazy move with all my stuff including the reef, corals, and fish! Nothing died and most corals are looking pretty good. Only a few browned out a little but everything should look great again in the next few months! Can't wait to get settled into the reef community up here so I can start some trades. I don't know if I am set on the aquascape, but I might just leave it so I don't keep stressing everything.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20in%20San%20Jose/P1030889.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20in%20San%20Jose/P1030892.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20in%20San%20Jose/P1030895.jpg
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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/80%20in%20San%20Jose/P1030901.jpg

[danferd2002]

Wow, looking great.

[mnml]

Nice one Taylor. I think the aquascape looks great. BTW, where's all your fish?

[camaroracer214]

i like it.

might need a tad more rock in the front/left side of the tank, but i like the open look.

[The REeFFers]

is any of that your old rock ?? or did u get a new rock for the new tank ?

[tmantaylor18]

This is all old rock, I just take more and more out with each new setup. Lol I don't know what it is but I feel like I wont have any live rock one day. Also my fish are in there, they are just hiding probably. My trigger, wrasse, and blenny all made the epic journey fine. I am looking to add something else soon.

[919]

Nice looking tank, girl.

[tmantaylor18]

lol read my sig, I am a man! lol thanks though.

[tmantaylor18]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15363567#post15363567 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tmantaylor18
Just got my 170 yesterday from Tom at socaltropical fish! I had to downgrade from a mini 200 gen 2 because I downgraded to a much smaller tank. The mini was collecting all of the crap in the skimmer body, not even the neck.

So far it has been running for a little under 24 hours and I am impressed. Does anyone know if the 170 will work best in 10 inches of water also? I am running it on an 80 gallon heavily stocked tank right now.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/Alpha%20cone%20170/alpha170_1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/Alpha%20cone%20170/alpha170_2.jpg

[tmantaylor18]

Been a while since I updated this thread, and some changes have occurred since the last one. I had a little user error with my reefkeeper which lead to my light being on for 3 straight days while I was out of town. A lot of my sps bleached out but is doing better now.
I also had my structure collapse one night so I decided to change it up a little. Here are some new pics.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/8%2016%2009/P1030949.jpg
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[tmantaylor18]

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[tmantaylor18]

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[mnml]

looking good! sunset monti looks like it's taking off

[fox2589]

awesome scape..awesome corals..AWESOME dimensions!mine will be very similiar one day!-drew

[kylebeano]

holy crap f@^k me. That is one beautiful tank. I wish I had seen it before I scaped mine. The rocks are great, and every single selection of coral is out of this world. I love how the blue cloves have taken to the rock, do you have any trouble keeping them off the sps? Ive been looking to spread them around my tank for a while now but havnt pulled the trigger yet.
Do you do any dosing? Or is the 170 your primary filtration? &bowdown;

[euphoricgear]

Wow looks real nice man! Ur wrasse doesnt pick on the polyps/zoas?

[tmantaylor18]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15524362#post15524362 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mnml
looking good! sunset monti looks like it's taking off

Yeah it's growing on a huge rock so fragging it is not very possible.


<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15524387#post15524387 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fox2589
awesome scape..awesome corals..AWESOME dimensions!mine will be very similiar one day!-drew

Thanks!


<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15524510#post15524510 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kylebeano
holy crap f@^k me. That is one beautiful tank. I wish I had seen it before I scaped mine. The rocks are great, and every single selection of coral is out of this world. I love how the blue cloves have taken to the rock, do you have any trouble keeping them off the sps? Ive been looking to spread them around my tank for a while now but havnt pulled the trigger yet.
Do you do any dosing? Or is the 170 your primary filtration? &bowdown;

Lol thanks man, the cloves grow up next to them but the sps will encrust over them. I am dosing vodka and aminos. :)


<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15533204#post15533204 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by euphoricgear
Wow looks real nice man! Ur wrasse doesnt pick on the polyps/zoas?

The harlequin is really good actually. I just had to take out my yellow tang though because he was eating my acans :mad2:

[IridescentLily]

Wow. Awesome tank, rockscaping and corals!

[tmantaylor18]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15536149#post15536149 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by IridescentLily
Wow. Awesome tank, rockscaping and corals!

thanks Lily!

[kmu]

Taylor,

That cube tank looks extremely sweet, congratulations...

Im eventually gonna upgrade in the next couple of months my 20" cube to a larger 36x36x20 cube...

Im interested in finding out how you did the transfer from one tank to the other and not cycle the new one.

Did you transfer the sand bed or used new sand? you just used the old live rock from your running tank? new water or did you used water from your current system and mixed it with teh new water?

You did the whole tank transfer in a day?

Once again awsome cube you got there...

THX in advance

[tmantaylor18]

Thanks a lot kmu, sounds like you are going to love those demensions. You will have to link me to your build thread when that happens. I transferred all of my live sand that was around 6 months old or so and then added a little more to put on top since the old sand was blowing around to much. All of the rock came from my old setup as well. All I did with the rock is swish it around a ton in 3 different buckets to get it nice and clean for the new setup. I'm not sure how old your sand is, but if it is really established I would recommend not using it. I used about 1/4 of my old water just to transfer everything up and then had premade water at the same salinity ready to go in the new tank. Somehow I managed to tear down the tank early morning, get it packed into the truck, drive 8 hours north, and then set it all up in one day. I thought I was going to die. :lol:

[tmantaylor18]

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[mnml]

hey taylor, how's the tunze return working out for you? i just picked the 792 gph for my new build but also have an eheim 1260. not sure which one to use until i test both. the tunze's low power consumption is very appealing, not to mention the small footprint.

[Chrisrush]

I really like those blue cloves. They seem to contrast really well against some of your SPS, except the blue tort, they blend in a bit with that piece.

The aquascape looks good. I need to keep that idea in mind on my shallow tank.

[Felix1021]

lovely tank.
f.

[tmantaylor18]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15590373#post15590373 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mnml
hey taylor, how's the tunze return working out for you? i just picked the 792 gph for my new build but also have an eheim 1260. not sure which one to use until i test both. the tunze's low power consumption is very appealing, not to mention the small footprint.

I really, really like it. It is very efficient and quiet, plus it has adjustable flow. Can't go wrong with tunze either way.

[tmantaylor18]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15591405#post15591405 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Chrisrush
I really like those blue cloves. They seem to contrast really well against some of your SPS, except the blue tort, they blend in a bit with that piece.

The aquascape looks good. I need to keep that idea in mind on my shallow tank.

Thanks , make sure you REALLY like those cloves before you put them in. They spread like wild fire. I don't mind it to much since most of my corals grow over them, but they do spread everywhere.

[IridescentLily]

Your tank is sooo gorgeous. Everything about it is #1.
And you've got me thinking that a 250w radium running on a galaxy is the
most perfect lighting in the universe.

[tmantaylor18]

Thanks Lily, I love the lighting setup also. Gives you the nice pop you get from T5's and the shimmer of halides.

[Doahh]

So what ULNS are you using?

I want one of everything lol

[eros]

Amazing tank. I'm setting up something very similar so I'm taking notes. Did you ever get your doors put on?

[robot2222]

looks awesome.................i reallyl like the photos you take from the corner with the zoa island and scape in the rear. any one who has a corner set up should try to replicate that shot.i find that aquascaping is one of the most frustrating areas of the hobby . you seem to have a knack for it................kee up the good work.

[drtrash]

What is your take on the diff in the BK200 vs the 170?

[tmantaylor18]

What is your take on the diff in the BK200 vs the 170?

I hated my 170 till the new updated parts came in. Now I like it much better, still not sure if it is as good as the bk200 though.

I am going to try to take some new pics tonight also.

[jeff1225]

Tank is looking beautiful. How are you dosing calcium?

[kc350twin]

Wow this thing is awesome. Very different look with everything in the open. I likey

[tmantaylor18]

Tank is looking beautiful. How are you dosing calcium?

manually with the bulk reef supply two part. 40ml of calcium and 30ml of alk every day.

[plyle02]

Wow Taylor,
Loving that tank, especially that blue tort and pink milli:) I love the diversity of different corals, and also the scaping. Keep up the great work...
Also, the tank looks clean, any paticular dosing system being used, in terms of nutrient control...
Thanks

[tmantaylor18]

Wow Taylor,
Loving that tank, especially that blue tort and pink milli:) I love the diversity of different corals, and also the scaping. Keep up the great work...
Also, the tank looks clean, any paticular dosing system being used, in terms of nutrient control...
Thanks

Thanks, I have been dosing vodka and aminos for the last couple years. I have been trying to use microbacter 7 recently but I can never get the algae to go away! I think I may just keep with what I was doing before.

[spleify]

Spectacular setup. Really, really awesome stuff!!

[plyle02]

Thanks, I have been dosing vodka and aminos for the last couple years. I have been trying to use microbacter 7 recently but I can never get the algae to go away! I think I may just keep with what I was doing before.

Same here...
I went to the other side this week while on vacation....Zeovit:)

I had diatoms, bubble algae, red bubble algae, hair algae, you name it, I think putting too much bacteria in is where I went wrong. The only one I have seen succesful thus far with that system is SunnyX... Tswifty has done really well with it, but also battled several alagaes, I think he will out last it though, looks like things are getting really nice for him. I would really contemplate using VSV with biweekly dosing of bacteria...
Good luck, the tank looks awesome!

[tmantaylor18]

Same here...
I went to the other side this week while on vacation....Zeovit:)

I had diatoms, bubble algae, red bubble algae, hair algae, you name it, I think putting too much bacteria in is where I went wrong. The only one I have seen succesful thus far with that system is SunnyX... Tswifty has done really well with it, but also battled several alagaes, I think he will out last it though, looks like things are getting really nice for him. I would really contemplate using VSV with biweekly dosing of bacteria...
Good luck, the tank looks awesome!

Yeah I am thinking that I was getting crazy colors without the microbacter7 so why did I start in the first place. Gonna try to get some updates here later tonight!

[tmantaylor18]

Finally some new pics. I traded in my trigger and tusk because I needed to add a CUC for a mini cycle I went through. I picked up this little attention whore of a red sea sailfin for $40.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/11_19_09/P1040557.jpg
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[tmantaylor18]

Here are some softies and lps.

Bazooka Joe
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[tmantaylor18]

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[tmantaylor18]

Some sps including superman digitata, carls candle light, forest fire digitata, purple monster, ice fire, pink lemonade, and awesome millis.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/ScruzTaylor/11_19_09/P1040570.jpg
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[tmantaylor18]

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[tmantaylor18]

And finally a few FTS.

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[gjk]

Nice tank

[mnml]

love the desjardini! your SPS are poppin!

[robot2222]

wow that red sea salfin is a pretty fish . love your tank and i subscrbed to your thread. thanks for all the awesome pics keep up the good work and keep taking pics........

[salali]

Amazing tank love the SPS grow.

[kaserpick]

Tman, the tank is looking amazing! Do you have any updated shots? I was wondering where you've been since I haven't seen your tank thread pop up in the SPS forum until yesterday. Again, great job; it's looking amazing! :thumbsup:

I just re-opened my 90g from a while ago. I'm glad I found your tank thread; it's inspiring! I switched back to a single MH as well, but it's a Phoenix. Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks for the inspiration and keep up the great work! :)

[Anemonebuff]

HOLY coral explosion. Looks awesome!

[tmantaylor18]

Tman, the tank is looking amazing! Do you have any updated shots? I was wondering where you've been since I haven't seen your tank thread pop up in the SPS forum until yesterday. Again, great job; it's looking amazing! :thumbsup:

I just re-opened my 90g from a while ago. I'm glad I found your tank thread; it's inspiring! I switched back to a single MH as well, but it's a Phoenix. Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks for the inspiration and keep up the great work! :)

Yeah I have been ultra busy with school so I have had little time to update on here. Anyways, I actually downgraded to a breeder since I have less time to be spending on the tank. Having to only do 15 gallon changes has cut down on that a lot for me.

Thanks for all the compliments also! Link me to your thread :)

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[tmantaylor18]

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[robot2222]

:fish1:looking good , i love that sailfin tang . it is a sailfin ? tangs are the best

[tmantaylor18]

:fish1:looking good , i love that sailfin tang . it is a sailfin ? tangs are the best

Yeah Desjardini :) Thank you